GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling